The goal of the ICANN Fellowship Program is to strengthen the diversity of the multistakeholder model by fostering opportunities for individuals from underserved and underrepresented communities to become active participants in the ICANN community.
Fellows are exposed to the workings of the ICANN community, are assigned a mentor, and receive training across different areas of knowledge and skill building before, during, and after an ICANN Public Meeting.
Benefits
- ICANN org will cover the cost of the lowest fare available economy airfare at the time of booking based on the fellow’s approved dates of arrival and departure as provided in a separate email sent by ICANN Travel Support titled “Welcome Email”.
- ICANN org will book and pay for a standard room (king or queen) on the fellow’s behalf based on a single occupancy.
Requirements
Candidates from all regions and sectors are welcome to apply to the ICANN Fellowship Program.
Participants of the Fellowship Program must:
- Be at least 21 years of age
- Be interested in, or already engaged in, the various components of ICANN’s work in policy building, the operation of the Domain Name System and the security and stability of the global Internet
- Complete mandatory ICANN Learn course(s); learn more here
- NOT be involved in or associated with other ICANN supported travel programs at time of selection
- Policy Forum applicants must have successfully completed an ICANN Fellowship
- Have previously received no more than two fellowships; second and third time fellows must prove their involvement and engagement in one of the ICANN communities
Requirements
Fellowship recipients are expected to:
- Engage in Fellowship Program Mentoring processes
- Complete additional required ICANN Learn courses
- Attend the ICANN Public Meeting and required activities, including but not limited to ICANN Fellowship sessions during the ICANN Meeting
- Network and interact with program alumni and community members
- Complete the post-meeting survey
Application Dates & Deadlines
| ICANN Meeting | ICANN Region | Meeting Dates | Opening Of Application Round | Closing Of Application Round | Announcement Of Selected Fellows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICANN79 Community Forum in San Juan, Puerto Rico | North America | 2-7 March 2024 | 18 July 2023 at 23:59 UTC | 18 August 2023 at 23:59 UTC | 15 November 2023 at 23:59 UTC |
| ICANN80 Policy Forum in Kigali, Rwanda * | Africa | 10-13 June 2024 | 16 November 2023 at 23:59 UTC | 16 December 2023 at 23:59 UTC | 12 February 2024 at 23:59 UTC |
| ICANN81 Annual General Meeting, TBD | TBD | 9-14 November 2024 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
* Only those who have successfully completed an ICANN Fellowship Program (Fellowship Program Alumni) are eligible to apply for a Policy Forum fellowship.
Method of Application
Click Here to Apply
The Fellowship application round for ICANN80 Policy Forum* is now open. The application round will be opened till December 16, 2023 at 23:59 UTC time.
* Only those who have successfully completed an ICANN Fellowship Program (Fellowship Program Alumni) are eligible to apply for a Policy Forum fellowship
If ICANN meeting is held virtually, the Fellowship Program will also be held virtually.
For More Information,
Application Deadline: December 16, 2023.
